Aluminum 5.3
#1
Aluminum 5.3
Ok guys, I just bought an aluminum 5.3 shortblock for cheap. Guy thought it was a regular cast '07, it's not. I will be taking it completely apart so question is can how hard is it to swap reluctor wheels? And what would I need to swap to put this in my '07 Tahoe. I was gonna freshen up this shortblock and put my top end on it etc...
#3
It has 12572014 on rear and 52072 on front. It has the flat top pistons with cross on them. Had 799 heads the guy said. I have Googled and haven't came up anything other l33 guess because of pistons. And gray sensor so 24x
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Custm2500's Rude Friend
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No, You need the correct timing gear on the camshaft as well as the front cover with a sensor.
After that you will have to figure out what you want to do with the knock sensors...
Gen 3 such as the L33 have them in the center valley under the intake.
Gen 4 have them on the side of the block.
These blocks have a boss cast in them specifically for the knock sensors whereas the Gen 3 usually does not.
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#9
Custm2500's Rude Friend
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Here is a good comparison of the 2 different blocks.
LS Engine Tips: Gen III vs. Gen IV
It can be made to work for what your trying to do. You just have to be creative.